Industrial Accident Lawyer San Antonio

Industrial worksites can be especially hazardous, and a serious accident can leave workers and their families facing devastating injuries, mounting medical bills and lost income. If you were hurt, or lost a loved one, in an industrial accident, Daspit Law Firm can help you understand your options.

Many of these accidents trace back to employer misconduct, poor training, malfunctioning equipment or other negligence. Our San Antonio lawyers represent workers and families after on-the-job accidents, and your first consultation is free.

Experience With Large Industrial Accident Cases

Our San Antonio personal injury lawyers have represented numerous workers and their families after on-the-job accidents. Founding Attorney John Daspit spent nearly 8,000 hours preparing the litigation and working on the case for the 2005 BP refinery explosion, which injured more than 170 workers and killed 15 people. He has also handled thousands of cases and brings that background to industrial accident claims.

Every case is different, and past work does not guarantee a result in yours.

Types of Industrial Accident Claims We Handle

From workers' compensation cases to class action suits, we work to protect your rights, including when you must file a lawsuit against your employer. We handle a wide range of workplace injury and negligence cases, including those involving:

•         Catastrophic injuries

•         Construction accidents

•         Maritime and offshore injuries

•         Oil field accidents and explosions

•         Plant explosions

•         Refinery accidents

•         Wrongful death

Common Causes of Industrial Accidents

•         Defective or poorly maintained machinery and equipment

•         Inadequate training or supervision

•         Missing safety guards and ignored safety procedures

•         Fires, explosions and chemical releases

•         Employer misconduct or cost-cutting that puts workers at risk

Your Legal Options After a Workplace Injury

Workers' Compensation

Many Texas employers carry workers' compensation insurance, which pays medical and income benefits regardless of fault. Notice of injury generally must be given to your employer within 30 days, and a claim is generally due within one year of the injury, so act quickly.

Non-Subscriber Employers

Texas allows some employers to opt out of the workers' compensation system. If yours did, you may be able to sue the employer for negligence. Learn more about non-subscriber work injuries.

Claims Against Third Parties

If someone other than your employer, such as an equipment maker or a contractor, contributed to your injury, you may have a separate claim against that party in addition to workers' compensation benefits.

Compensation You May Be Able to Recover

Depending on the type of claim, you may be able to seek:

•         Medical expenses, past and future

•         Lost income and reduced earning capacity

•         Physical pain and mental anguish

•         Disability and disfigurement

•         Damages for the loss of a loved one in a fatal accident

We cannot promise a specific outcome, but we can explain which of these may apply to you.

Why Families Choose Daspit Law Firm

An attorney qualified to handle your case will directly manage it, not a junior lawyer or an inexperienced clerk. From the workers' compensation process to collecting evidence and advocating for you in court, we stay with you from start to finish.

We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, so you do not pay us until we win your case. We are prepared to negotiate a fair settlement outside of court, but we will not back down from a trial if that is what it takes.

Talk to a San Antonio Industrial Accident Lawyer

If you and your family are dealing with the aftermath of an industrial accident, contact Daspit Law Firm today for a free consultation. All too often, accident victims are steamrolled by insurance companies determined to minimize or deny their claims. We take your fight as far as it needs to go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered an industrial accident?

An industrial accident is a workplace injury at an industrial site, such as a plant, refinery, factory or oil field. Examples include explosions, fires, equipment failures, chemical exposure and falls. Many involve serious or fatal injuries and may point to negligence by an employer or another party.

Can I sue my employer after an industrial accident in Texas?

It depends. If your employer carries workers' compensation, benefits are generally the main route against the employer, with limited exceptions. If your employer is a non-subscriber, you may be able to bring a negligence claim. A lawyer can review which applies.

How soon must I report a work injury in Texas?

Under the Texas workers' compensation system, notice generally must be given to your employer within 30 days of the injury, and a claim is generally due within one year. Missing these windows can put benefits at risk, so report the injury and seek legal advice early.

Can I recover compensation if someone else caused my injury?

Possibly. If a party other than your employer, such as a manufacturer or contractor, contributed to the accident, you may have a third-party claim in addition to workers' compensation benefits. A lawyer can identify who may be responsible.

How much does it cost to hire Daspit Law Firm?

We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing until we win your case. The initial case evaluation is free. Our San Antonio lawyers can explain your options before you decide how to proceed.